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May and is the first woman to hold that position. She previously served as the principal of the Spring- field High School of Commerce, executive direc- tor of College and Career Readiness for Hartford (Conn.) Public Schools, and supervisor of student support services for Springfield Public Schools. She started her career in education as an eighth-grade science teacher in Forest Park Middle School. Din- nall holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Lesley University, a master’s degree in psychology from Westfield State University, a master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts, and a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Westfield State.
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The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke
announced that its 72nd grand marshal is James Lavelle. The grand marshal is the highest local honor given to a person who has distinguished themselves as a loyal person to their career, their family, and their Irish ancestry. He is the general manager of Holyoke Gas and Electric (HG&E), which provides gas, electric, and telecommunica- tions services to its customers. Through his leader- ship, HG&E has implemented innovative projects, such as the acquisition of the Holyoke dam and canal system and the development of solar and energy storage, which not only benefit customers and the environment, but have also been recog- nized through several achievements, including the 2021 and 2023 Utility Transformation Leaderboard by the Smart Electric Power Alliance. Lavelle is a graduate of Holyoke High School and UMass, where he received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engi- neering and a master’s degree in business adminis- tration. He serves on the boards of several profes- sional associations, including the Municipal Electric Assoc. of Massachusetts, the Northeast Public Power Assoc., PeoplesBank, the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, as director of the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co., and as director and president of the Holyoke Solar Cooperative and Massachusetts Clean Energy Cooperative. He also enjoys giving back to his community, having served as a trustee for Holyoke Community College, on the finance committee of St. Jerome Parish, on the board for the Greater Holyoke YMCA, and as coach for Holyoke Youth Football and Holyoke YMCA Basketball.
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bankESB recently promoted two employees to senior assis- tant branch manager. Denise Clark has nearly 13 years of banking experience. She joined bankESB in 2011 as a teller
and was most recently assis- tant branch manager of its 85 Broad St., Westfield office. She earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Westfield State Uni- versity and currently volunteers for Westfield on Weekends and the Kiwanis Club of Westfield. Robyn Michaud has six years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 2018 as a teller.
She was previously assistant
branch manager of its 605 Granby Road, South Hadley office. She earned a certificate in branch management from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. Michaud currently volunteers for Westfield on Weekends and Veterans in the Park, and enjoys attending local chamber events.
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Country Bank’s board of directors announced the
appointment of Ted Noonan as vice chair of its board of directors. At its June meeting, the board recognized Noonan’s extensive experience and leadership qualities, which are expected to signifi- cantly contribute to the bank’s continued success. Noonan, elected to the board in 2018, is president of Noonan Energy, a 135-year-old energy company based in Springfield. With his proven track record, Noonan has demonstrated his ability to navigate complex challenges and drive growth. His appoint- ment as vice chair reflects the bank’s commitment to fostering strong leadership and strategic decision making. In addition to his role as vice chair, Noonan also serves on the board of investment, where he brings his expertise in financial management and investment strategies. Furthermore, he holds the chair of the board risk committee, highlighting his dedication to ensuring the bank’s stability and secu- rity. He also serves on the boards of YMCA of Great- er Springfield, the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Assoc., the National Energy and Fuels Institute, and the National Oil Heat Research Alliance.
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American International College (AIC) announced
the appointment of Sara Vin- cent as assistant vice president for Admissions and Financial Aid. She brings more than a decade of experience in higher educa- tion and a proven track record in fundraising, alumni engage- ment, legislative relations, and enrollment management. Before
joining AIC, Vincent most recently served as region- al director of Recruitment, Community Outreach, and Admissions at Connecticut State Community College. Before that, she was director of Strategic Enrollment Management at Manchester Community College in Connecticut. She earned her doctor of education degree in educational leadership with a focus on student affairs from Central Connecticut State University, where she also obtained a master’s degree in communication. She earned her bach- elor’s degree in communication from the University of Connecticut.
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American International College (AIC) named Scott
Foulis interim Athletics direc- tor for the 2024-25 academic year. Foulis joined AIC in August 2022 as assistant athletic direc- tor for compliance. In this role, he ensured that the college’s athletic teams adhered to the rules of NCAA membership and met the requirements of the
conferences to which AIC belongs, with a primary focus on the Northeast-10 Conference. He was also responsible for managing certifications for student- athletes and overseeing all other aspects of compli- ance. Additionally, he served as the sport oversight for several of AIC’s teams and worked on projects to support student-athletes academically. Before join- ing AIC, Foulis spent more than two decades coach- ing women’s basketball at the NCAA Division I and III levels. He served as an assistant coach with the women’s basketball team at Amherst College dur- ing the 2021-22 season, helping the team reach the 2022 NCAA Division III Final Four. Prior to Amherst, he was the associate head women’s basketball coach at Brandeis University from 2007 to 2021, where, in addition to his coaching duties, he taught
classes in the Physical Education department. Foulis also held coaching positions at Springfield Col- lege, Bucknell University, UMass, and the University of Rhode Island. While at Springfield, he served as
a graduate assistant in athletic administration and worked in the Athletics department at Western New England College. He holds an undergraduate degree in sport management from UMass Amherst and
a master’s degree in athletic administration from Springfield College.
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Baystate Health announced that Dean Sanpei
has joined the organization as senior vice president and chief strategy officer. With more than 20 years of experience, San- pei is an experienced leader in healthcare strategy and busi- ness development, with strong legislative acumen as a former state representative in Utah.
Most recently, he served as chief strategy officer at Centura Health, a network of 25 hospitals, 5,000 physicians, and ambulatory-care settings in Colora- do, Kansas, and Utah. At Centura, he led enterprise strategic planning and implementation, service-line development, revenue growth, and the crafting and passage of state public policy that significantly expanded health-insurance coverage in the state. Prior to Centura, Sanpei spent almost two decades working in strategy for Intermountain Health, nationally renowned for integrated delivery-system development, value- and risk-based care, and clini- cal outcomes. While at Intermountain, he was also a Utah state representative, serving his constituents by leading the appropriations process, including transitioning the Medicaid program to accountable care and population health. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii and a mas- ter of public administration degree from Brigham Young University.
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Governors America Corp. (GAC), a veteran-owned, Mas- sachusetts-based, global manu- facturer of innovative engine- control products, recently welcomed Robbie Captain as its new manager, National and International Sales and Distri- bution. With two decades of
experience in the industrial engine marketspace, he will be responsible for managing the sales aspect of GAC’s distribution network both nationally and internationally. Captain joins GAC from Enova-
tion Controls, where he spent the past five years in sales, with two years as a sales team manager. He brings extensive experience in engine and machine controls, monitoring systems, and harnessing, with expertise spanning from mechanical engines to the latest electronic stage-V diesel engines. He is a 2005 graduate of Spartan College of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Okla. with a bachelor’s degree in aviation technol- ogy management.
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Edward Jones Financial Advisor Laura Townes
announced that a new financial advisor, Jen-
nifer Ewers, has joined her office at 6 Market St.
in Northampton. “I’m looking forward to working with Laura Townes and Joanne Saraiva and meet- ing investors in this area,” Ewers said. “I admire their commitment to doing what’s right for clients, and
I believe working with them will make me a better financial advisor.”
DEAN SANPEI
SARA VINCENT
ROBBIE CAPTAIN
SCOTT FOULIS
DENISE CLARK
ROBYN MICHAUD
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